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Historical Figure Profiles in Freeform
Two of our social studies teachers have loved using Freeform in their classrooms to have students create and share profiles of historical figures/cultures on their iPads. I originally created and sha…
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Creativity and Portraits of Service from the Veterans Legacy Program
Hello All! I wanted to share a resource that was recently published that I worked on throughout 2024 and turned into a National Contest that I believe will be occurring again at the start of 2025. Th…
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The "Why" Project: Exploring the Heart of American Symbols, Holidays, and Traditions
In our quest to engage head, heart, and hands of students, our fifth graders set out on a journey to answer some big questions about our nation’s symbols, holidays, and traditions. Why do specific ho…
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New Year, New Laws, New Memes - Keynote!
Promote digital literacy and visual communication skills with an activity that combines learning aboutnew local or state lawswiththe creative process of meme-making. As government or social studies …
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World Map Shapes in Keynote
This resource includes shapes of individual world countries created by using Keynote on the Mac (the draw with pen shapes tool is amazing!). They are on each slide by continent or region. If you're a…
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Artifacts of America: AP US History Digital Portfolio
Hello, Fellow Educators! I'm thrilled to finally share my "One Best Thing". After an inspiring session at the ADE Institute, I developed this new concept specifically for my AP US History class. It's…
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Wanted Poster
Lesson Details: Students will use Keynote to create a wanted poster for a British or Patriot outlaw. Goals/Objectives: Students will be able to identify what the alleged crime was of their outlaw. St…
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Challenge Based Learning and Heritage Months
Updated I used the Challenge Based Learning Framework to create resources for Native American Heritage Month (recognized in the United States during the month of November). The Challenge Based Learn…
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Challenge Based Learning - A history lesson focusing on resilience
Engaging high schoolers in a topic that might touch their experience today is a sure connection for learning history.The story of the integration of Little Rock Central High School in 1957 certainly …
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Un lugar, a través de figuras.
Hola maestros Les quiero compartir una idea para abordar temas de la diversidad cultural con sus alumnos utilizando Keynote en el iPad. La actividad consta en representar algún lugare del mundo y uti…
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Inspiring Future Voters: Challenge-Based Learning in Action
Our Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) project on voter registration brought real-world civics into the classroom, allowing students to dive deeply into the election process and understand the importance…
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Create a Biography Fact File
I am sharing this activity that I have created for students to reflect upon people they have studied. This can be a figure in African American History, Hispanic Heritage, inventors, politicians, or a…
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Customizable Maps and Flags for Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and Freeform
Hi All! In support of a group of teachers in my district, I recently put together a collection of fully customizable (SVG) maps and flags for use in Keynote (also perfect for Pages, Numbers, and Free…
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W.E.B. Du Bois Collection: Creating Photo Lift Outs for Impactful Lessons
W.E.B. Du Bois’ Portraits at the Paris World Fair W.E.B. Du Bois curated a striking collection of portraits for the Exposition Universelle, the Paris World Fair of 1900. This collection carried a…
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First Day of School - History Style
Our first day of school is rapidly approaching.Super that there are so many interesting lessons shared in our Apple Education Community including 1st Day activities! In high school first days are oft…
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Keynote Magic Move for Primary Source Fun
U.S. National Ice Cream Day (July 21, 2024) provided me with another opportunity to use the Keynote transition Magic Move,this time with text, exported as an animated gif ,to celebrate the day with a…
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Understand the World Outside the Classroom Using Apple Maps
Are you wondering how you can give learners of all ages the opportunity to “travel” outside of their classroom to document and gain a visual sense of place and geography, whether it be neighborhoods …
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Creating self-portraits to learn digital literacy and perceptions of identity
One of my favorite ways to introduce concepts around digital citizenship, develop a positive self-image, and investigate our perceptions of others is through self-portraits. This is a quick, fun way …
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Create Maps for Research Projects
If you are in the midst of research projects, a fun idea is to app smash Maps and Keynote. Have students search for an important location in maps and take a screenshot of the map. This could include…
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Engage Your Students with an Interactive Workbook on the Fur Trade and "The Littlest Voyageur" - Template
Hey fellow educators! I wanted to share an exciting resource that I created this spring for use in our district's third grade classrooms. I thought it might be helpful for some of you too. I've devel…
